Tapiwa Makore’s head was at one time ‘COOKED’, in an attempt to contain the smell from its decomposing state, before it was taken to a sangoma in Mozambique.
Mystery still surrounds the whereabouts of the head of the boy, whose murder has captured the attention of the country, three years after he was killed in Murehwa.
He was murdered by Tafadzwa Shamba and Tapiwa Makore Senior, who were sentenced to death by High Court Judge Justice Munamato Mutevedzi.
Tapiwa Jr who was sacrificed in a bizarre ritual to “boost a cabbage business,” was buried without his head.
Gaylord Shamba (59), who is the uncle of Tafadzwa, believes Tapiwa Jr’s head was taken to a Mozambican sangoma for ritual purposes.
The sangoma is said to have turned down the head after Tafadzwa and Tapiwa Sr failed to take the sangoma’s instructions.
Gaylord told our sister newspaper, Kwayedza, in an exclusive interview, that he had a conversation with Tafadzwa, when he was in the cells, where he opened up on the missing head.
“I once visited him when he was in the cells to find out what really transpired.
“He confessed that he killed Tapiwa after slicing him into pieces and stashing the body parts into plastic papers, including the head, as per instructions.
“He confessed there were others involved, including Tapiwa Senior, who took the head and left with it for Mozambique after it was cooked.”
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Gaylord added: “Tafadzwa made it clear that he doesn’t know where the head is.
“He insists that the sangoma did not accept the head they took to Mozambique as the n’anga wanted a fresh and uncooked head, similar to a chicken head.
“It is said the entourage dumped the head along the way, but he was not sure whether it was dumped on the Mozambican or Zimbabwean side.”
Shadreck Makore (71), the uncle of the late Tapiwa Jr and elder brother to Tapiwa Sr, said they were hurt after burying Tapiwa’s torso.
“We want to know where the head was buried because we were really pained by the loss.
“The two killers deserve the death sentence.
“I’m convinced that there are other people involved in this issue.”
Tapiwa Junior’s granny, Mbuya Alice Makore (75, said she was also devastated and was waiting for Chief Mangwende to help them.
“I developed heart complications following the death of Tapiwa, my grandson.
“I was only relieved when I heard the two were handed death sentences.
“However, we still want to know the whereabouts of the head.”
In a shocking and heart-wrenching turn of events, Zimbabweans are grieving the tragic death of Tapiwa Makore, a young boy who was brutally killed and dismembered by his own relatives in a horrifying attempt to boost a cabbage business.
The heinous act has left the nation in disbelief and sorrow, as they react to the gruesome details of the senseless crime and the fate of his missing head.
“ Shamba & Makore Sr killed & cut Tapiwa Makore into pieces & stuffed him into a plastic bag. They sacrificed him to boost a cabbage business. They cooked the head to remove the smell. Mozambique sangoma refused the head as it wasn’t fresh. Makore Sr dumped it on the way back.” – Dyson Murwira
“After all that evil musoro wacho bvawanorambwa” – Rodney
A Gruesome Act of Sacrifice
Tapiwa Makore’s fate took a sinister turn when his own uncle, Tapiwa Makore Sr and his employee Tafadzwa Shamba, decided to sacrifice the innocent child in order to boost their cabbage business. |
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The duo reportedly killed the young boy and cut his body into pieces, stuffing the remains into a plastic bag to conceal the evidence of their monstrous act.
“They should just feed the lions with these guys.” – PutinwekuShurugwi
A Failed Ritual Attempt
In a desperate bid to ensure the success of their ruthless and diabolical endeavour, the perpetrators turned to a sangoma, a traditional healer from Mozambique, to perform a ritual using Tapiwa’s severed head. However, their plans were thwarted when the sangoma refused the grisly offering, deeming it unsuitable as it had already been cooked to remove the smell.“This is heartbreaking all this for cabbage business.” – Mrs M
Heartbreak and Outrage
The news of Tapiwa Makore’s tragic death has sparked an outpouring of grief and outrage across Zimbabwe. Social media platforms have been flooded with condolences and messages of support for the bereaved family. Zimbabweans expressed their shock and disgust at the lengths some individuals are willing to go to for personal gain.“Africans and this crazy business of rituals to get rich fast…we need to stop this nonsense and grow a brain.” – Magumbo Shumbaress
Calls for Justice
As the nation mourns the loss of Tapiwa, many are demanding severe punishment for the perpetrators. Some Twitter users suggest that life imprisonment in solitary confinement would be a fitting consequence for the barbaric criminals who committed such a heinous act. Tapiwa Makore Senior and Tafadzwa Shamba were both sentenced to death for the heinous crime by High Court judge Justice Munamato Mutevedzi.
“No form of business can justify this evil deed, this is so inhuman and barbaric. This world can’t be a better place as long as such people are existing. Am sure there are some untold stories that might be similar or worse than this.” – SirAlfoe
A Dark Reminder
Tapiwa Makore’s tragic story has also shed light on the disturbing prevalence of ritualistic practices that still persist in some parts of Africa. Zimbabweans are calling for awareness and action to eradicate such inhumane customs and protect the most vulnerable members of society.“How many cabbage heads would be worth Tapiwa’s? Shame.” – Baba Zoey
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